Synonyms for

Fluctuate

Verb / ˈflʌktʃʌˌweɪt / Another word for fluctuate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To change continually; shift back and forth.

Synonyms & similar words

waver vacillate vary oscillate swing waver shift alternate vacillate yo-yo flit flutter quiver shake shiver tremble vibrate wobble jiggle

Example sentences

  1. The temperature fluctuates throughout the day.
  2. The water level in the lake fluctuates depending on the season.
  3. The stock market prices fluctuate constantly.
  4. My mood can fluctuate depending on how much sleep I get.
  5. The value of the currency fluctuates against other currencies.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony. Without them, joy and pleasure are flukes.
  • Life is like a roller coaster, live it, be happy, enjoy life.
  • Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

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